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I've recently replaced the clutch and DMF in my 2004 Ford C-Max 2.0 diesel. However, the car has now gone into limp home mode. Any idea why?
I have been out to start my car. It started fine, but when I went to rev the car there was nothing coming from the accelerator. I tried it a few times and now it's working again. Just wondering if anyone...
I own a 2009 Volkswagen Passatt CC GT. The yellow coil warning light keeps coming on and the car goes in to limp home mode. I’ve replaced the turbo valves and actuator, but still the problem persists....
I’ve got a Peugeot 306 auto; however, after five miles, the gearbox goes into limp mode and I can’t fix it. Can you help?
The car has an intermittent fault. When occurring there is a sudden power loss. The engine does not stop but pushing the accelerator has no affect. You can continue to your destination but only slowly,...
I have a Vauxhall Zafira B on a 56-plate, and every couple of days, I get a spanner light on the dashboard, and the car goes into limp mode. After I have used the car a few times, the warning lights go...
I was driving my 54-plate Honda Accord 2.2 CDTi Executive today, and as I accelerated to go onto the motorway, I got to 2000 revs and the glow plug light started flashing - and I couldn't get over 2000rpm. I...
My Focus 1.8 TDCI was perfect then suddenly lost revs. The glow plug light on the dash started flashing. I was able to drive home at about 50% revs maximum. It also now rattles.
I bought 52 plate Focus TDCI and while driving it the glow plug light started coming on and flashing at 70mph - the engine cut out on a dual carriageway, so I pulled over with no power steering and stopped....
I have an April 05 C220 CDI with sports pack and it stalled on me about 5 miles after filling up at Morrisons, with no discernible damage noise. All electrics appeared fine. Tried to restart immediately...
 

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